exogamous

Adjective

Meaning

Relating to exogamy; marrying outside of the limits of one's own tribe; -- opposed to endogenous.

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Connection through marriage Thus, the ortinwek ( exogamous groups ) are dispersed and intermingled. Source: Internet

Exogamy Marriage is strictly exogamous, no male may marry a woman of his clan or totem. Source: Internet

They each have matrilineal kinship systems; children are considered born into their mother's clan and must marry a spouse outside it, an exogamous practice. Source: Internet

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